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Human Rights Advocates Program Alumni Series
Samuel Matsikure, 2016
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

In honor of the 30th Class of the Human Rights Advocates Program (2018), we are asking our alumni to share their experiences as human rights advocates. Join us as 2016 Advocate Samuel Matsikure of Gays and Lesbians of Zimbabwe takes us through his organization's journey over the past 25 years.

A Hidden Population of Disabled Refugees in the U.K.
By Jason Hung, guest blogger
Monday, September 25, 2017
HRAP Alumnus Receives 2017 ABA International Human Rights Award
Monday, August 21, 2017

Congratulations to Patricia Guerrero, a 2003 Human Rights Advocates Program (HRAP) alumnus, on receiving the American Bar Association International Human Rights Award. Guerrero was recognized for her extensive work in Colombia defending victioms of sexual violence and women displaced by Colombia's armed conflict.

Student Volunteer Program Highlight
Human Rights student Stephanie Kim works with Indigenous Peoples in Nepal
Friday, August 11, 2017

Through ISHR's Student Volunteer Program, undergraduate Stephanie Kim volunteered in Nepal this summer with 2016 Advocate Chhing Lamu Sherpa of the NGO Mountain Spirit.

Human Rights First Features HRAP Advocate
Nvard Margaryan, Armenia
Wednesday, August 9, 2017

2016 Advocate Nvard Margaryan, Chair of PINK Armenia, is highlighed in a recently released video featurette by Human Rights First as part of their continuing Voices for Equality series.

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